BKZ Airport Code, Bukoba Airport
BKZ is the IATA airport code for Bukoba Airport, a smaller airport near Bukoba, Tanzania. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, HTBU.
What airport is BKZ?
BKZ is the IATA airport code for Bukoba Airport, in Bukoba, Tanzania. The same airport has the ICAO code HTBU.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 3153 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code HTBU begins with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa.
| IATA airport code | BKZ |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | HTBU |
| Airport | Bukoba Airport |
| City | Bukoba |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is BKZ airport located?
Bukoba Airport (BKZ) is in Bukoba, Tanzania, at coordinates -1.332, 31.8212.
It lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres, at 1.33° S, 31.82° E. At 3784 ft (1153 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at BKZ
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 4,535 ft (1.38 km), designated 13/31.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Bukoba Airport?
The IATA code for Bukoba Airport in Bukoba is BKZ. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Bukoba?
The 3-letter IATA code for Bukoba Airport in Bukoba is BKZ.
What is the ICAO code for Bukoba Airport?
The ICAO code for Bukoba Airport is HTBU. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code BKZ.
What is the difference between BKZ and HTBU?
BKZ is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. HTBU is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Bukoba Airport.
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